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Black Screen with Miracast on Windows 11 [Solved]
Make sure another program doesn’t block the wireless connection
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Published onJune 25, 2024
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Often, when you are wirelessly screen sharing using Miracast on Windows 11, the display turns black. Switching to a wired connection may fix the problem, but that brings in cables, something that Miracast, a wireless screen mirroring protocol, claims to get rid of!
Miracast, also commonly known as HDMI over Wi-Fi, shows a black screen due to using an incorrect projection mode, misconfigured network settings, corrupt or outdated graphics driver, or conflicts created by other software.
Before you start troubleshooting, make sure both the PC and the other display are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and that both devicessupport the Miracast standard. Also, remember that theWindows 11 Nedition doesn’t support wireless screen mirroring.
How do I fix a Windows 11 Miracast black screen?
1. Change the projection mode
Also, if the computer screen is black while using a wireless display, you may have set theSecond screen onlyprojection mode. UsingDuplicateorExtendwill ensure that both displays remain functional with Miracast wireless screen mirroring.
2. Update the graphics driver
Updating the graphics driveroften helps fix issues triggering black screen with Miracast on Windows 11. Also, while you are at it,update the network adapter drivers.
If Windows can’t find a newer version, check the manufacturer’s website andmanually install the driver. Here are the direct links:
3. Reset the network settings
4. Reconfigure the network settings
Often, the built-in Windows Defender Firewall can block connection attempts with other displays, thus causing a black screen while using the Miracast standard on Windows 11. Also, for the device’s visibility,Network Discoverymust be turned on. And this section does both!
5. Install the Wireless Display optional feature
6. Remove any conflicting apps
If you have been seeing a black screen with Miracast in Windows 11 or 10 ever since the start, it could have to do with the installed antivirus. A few foundESET Internet Securityto be responsible for the issue!
I recommend you first disable the third-party antivirus, and if that works,uninstall the programand then switch to aneffective antivirus solution.
7. Use third-party screen mirroring software
If nothing else works, you can always use atop-rated screen mirroring software. The best ones will help get rid of the black screen and allow you to connect wirelessly to a display using Miracast on Windows 11.
Besides, if you are having trouble with screen mirroring, we have a dedicated guide that explains the steps toset up screen mirroring between Windows 11 and a TV!
Which fix worked for you? Share with our readers in the comments section.
More about the topics:Black screen issues,screen sharing,Windows 11
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
